3rd Nine Weeks Test

1.

1 point

Winds are causes by

The Sun's uneven heating of the Earth

The rotation of the Earth

The Moon

Magnetic fields

2.

1 point

Which of the following is an example of a divergent boundary?

Strike Slip Fault

Continental Collision

Rift valley

Subduction

3.

1 point

An element with 2 valence electrons is likely to react with an element with

It will not react

2 valence electrons

1 valence electron

6 valence electrons

4.

1 point

A symbiotic relationship in which both organisms are benefited

Parasitism

Commensalism

Endothermism

Mutualism

5.

1 point

Which measurement is properly paired with its units

Acceleration - m/s North

Velocity - m/s

Force - m/s2

Work - Joule

6.

1 point

Which statement is true

The lithosphere is less dense and therefore floats on the asthenosphere

Electrons are neutrally charged

Magnetic pole reversal is the cause of plate tectonics

Oceanic crust is less dense and therefore sinks below the continental crust

7.

1 point

The cause of the Earth's seasons is

The Earth's tilt and revolution cause the Sun's rays to be more direct

Convection currents in the asthenosphere heat the atmosphere

The Earth is closer to the Sun during the summer

The Moon blocks the Sun's rays during the winter

8.

1 point

In a convection current, hot air rises because

It is less dense

It has less mass

It is more dense

It has more mass

9.

1 point

If an object is pushed with a force of 100 N and the object accelerates 50 m/s2. What is the object's mass?

150 kg

2 kg

5000 kg

500 kg

10.

1 point

City A is located on the coast between the ocean and a large mountain. City B is located on the opposite side of the mountain (separated from the ocean by the mountain.) Which statement is true?

City A has more precipitation

City A and B have identical climates

City B has a more mild climate

City B has more precipitation

11.

1 point

If an object is pushed with an unbalanced which of the following is NOT a possible outcome?

Accelerate

Move at a constant speed

Change directions

Slow down

12.

1 point

Na3PO4 + 3HCl → 3NaCl + H3PO4

How many elements in the product?

5

30

6

14

13.

1 point

During a Spring tide

The Earth, Moon, and Sun are at a right angle and the high tides are lower than normal

The Earth, Moon, and Sun are in a straight line and the high tides are higher than normal

The Earth, Moon, and Sun are in a straight line and the high tides are lower than normal

The Earth, Moon, and Sun are at a right angle and the high tides are higher than normal

14.

1 point

Which of these is listed in order from lowest mass to highest mass?

Proton, Electron, Atom, Molecule

Electron, Proton, Molecule, Atom

Electron, Proton, Atom, Molecule

Molecule, Atom, Proton, Electron

15.

1 point

Which of the following is not a chemical change?

Burning wood

Baking Cake

Melting Iron

Rusting Nail

16.

1 point

What is the cause of high tides?

Magnetic Fields

The Sun's gravitational pull

The Moon's gravitational pull

Coriolis Effect

17.

1 point

During a Neap tide, the Moon is

First Quarter only

Full or New

First Quarter or Third Quarter

Full only

18.

1 point

What type of weather is expected at a warm front?

Dry

Gentle prolonged rain

Hail and high winds

Stormy

19.

1 point

In an Energy Pyramid, all energy ultimately comes from

Plants create the energy

The Sun

Consumers

The Moon

20.

1 point

Chemical reactions where heat (energy) is a product are known as

Radioactive

Exothermic

Physical

Endothermic

21.

1 point

Animals that eat only plants are known as

Secondary Consumers

Primary Consumers

Producers

Decomposers

22.

1 point

In a graph with position on the Y axis and time on the X axis, a straight line sloping up indicates

A constant speed

The object is not moving

The object is accelerating

The object is slowing

23.

1 point

When the northern hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun, the northern hemisphere is experiencing

Summer

Autumn

Winter

Spring

24.

1 point

The number of protons and neutrons is known as the

Mass Number

Atomic Number

Valence Number

Charge Number

25.

1 point

What causes tectonic plates to move?

Coriolis effect

The moon's gravity

Magnetic pole teversal

Convection currents in the asthenosphere